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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for May 03, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for May 03, 2026

    A broad high pressure ridge north of the islands will produce moderate trade winds through Monday. Wind speeds will weaken from Tuesday through Thursday as a...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 03, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for May 03, 2026

    The current northwest swell will continue to gradually fade tonight. Another small northwest swell is expected to arrive late tonight or early Monday...

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    Oahu News:

    UH men’s volleyball fights on to Final Four with win over USC after a thrilling 32-30 finish, securing their spot in the NCAA Final Four. Meanwhile, Hawaii baseball swept UC Riverside in a weekend series to maintain a strong playoff position. Honolulu is still grappling with the aftermath of two powerful Kona-low storms, with storm damage exceeding $100 million, prompting officials to brace for rising costs. In sports news, Kahuku and Waialua dominated the inaugural OIA surfing championships, showcasing top talent in shortboard, longboard, and bodyboard events. On a cultural note, 50 years after the Hokule‘a’s first voyage, the iconic canoe continues to influence Hawaiian identity and Polynesian navigation. Lastly, ʻIolani School names alum Pat Samsonas as their new football coach, marking a new chapter for the team.

    UH men’s volleyball fights on to Final Four with win over USC

    May 3, 2026 Star Advertiser
    UH advances to Final Four with win over USC
    May 3, 2026 Spectrum
    'Bows takes down Trojans in 4 sets, advances to NCAA Semifinals
    May 3, 2026 KHON2
    Hawaii holds off USC before record crowd to reach Final Four
    May 3, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Hawaii baseball sweeps UC Riverside in weekend series

    May 4, 2026 KHON2
    "Zeigler-Namoa's blast ignites rally as ‘Bows sweep UC Riverside"
    May 4, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Hawaii baseball's Magdaleno masterful in 16-strikeout, 1-hit shutout of UC Riverside
    May 2, 2026 Spectrum
    Rainbows roll by UC Riverside to maintain playoff position
    May 3, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Honolulu braces for rising costs as storm damage exceeds $100 million

    May 3, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Mayor Blangiardi to travel to China; aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties and possibly bring pandas to Honolulu Zoo

    Apr 20, 2026 Spectrum

    Kahuku, Waialua shred storm troubles at inaugural OIA surfing championships

    Jan 1, 1970 Spectrum

    Go behind the scenes of Oahu's trash journey

    Jan 1, 1970 Spectrum

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    Maui Surf Forecast for May 04, 2026

    The current small northwest swell will decline tonight. A moderate northwest swell will build on Monday and produce surf above seasonal average during the peak...

    New County Small Grants Program opens for applications

    An online information workshop will be held Thursday,  May 14, 2026, for potential applicants for the County of Maui’s new Small Grants Program, which opened today, May 1, to offer community-level funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects and activities serving Maui County.

    Study reveals robust seasonal cycles among vast diverse ocean microbial communities

    The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.

    Op-Ed: A community approach to supporting Maui’s youth

    Monica Marrow is the Executive Director of What Makes You Feel Beautiful, a Maui-based nonprofit supporting girls and families through mentorship, social-emotional learning, and community care programs, including MAUI GEMS.

    The Shops at Wailea celebrates Mother’s Day with dining specials, gifting

    The Shops at Wailea invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day with dining experiences, curated gifting and a social media giveaway designed to honor mothers and mother figures across Maui. From brunch and weekend menus to new seasonal offerings and in-store experiences, the open-air Center offers thoughtful ways for ʻohana to gather and mark the occasion.

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    Kauai Weather Forecast for May 04, 2026

    A broad high pressure ridge north of the islands will produce moderate trade winds through Monday. Wind speeds will weaken from Tuesday through Thursday as a...

    Kauai Surf Forecast for May 04, 2026

    The current small northwest swell will decline tonight. A moderate northwest swell will build on Monday and produce surf above seasonal average during the peak...

    Inaugural Laulau Day celebrated at Hawaiʻi House of Representatives

    “Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning," said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. "Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”

    Weekend car crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition on Kaua‘i

    This is Kaua‘i’s fourth traffic fatality of 2026.

    Public encouraged to read, comment on draft statewide preservation plan

    30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 04, 2026

    Moderate easterly trade winds will persist through Monday, with clouds and light showers favoring windward and mauka areas overnight and during the early...

    South Kona man dies from apparent drowning while picking ‘opihi

    The man was found underwater 30 feet from the rocky Kona shoreline where he was last seen.

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 04, 2026

    The current small northwest swell will decline tonight. A moderate northwest swell will build on Monday and produce surf above seasonal average during the peak...

    University of Hawai‘i leading state efforts to combat invasive species with grant-funded projects

    The work targets some of the state’s most urgent challenges, including rapid ʻōhiʻa death, invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, destructive food crop plant pests, invasive ants and beetles, and non-native plants and animals that damage forests and watersheds.

    Longtime Kōloa Rum Co. president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down

    The Kaua‘i distillery's Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.

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